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Margaritaville at Sea Islander CDC inspection score

Latest score, full inspection history and the violations CDC inspectors found on Margaritaville at Sea Islander.

Source: CDC public records
Data checked on October 31, 2026
Pass mark: 86 out of 100
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Margaritaville at SeaInspected August 23, 2026

Latest CDC sanitation score

Passed

Margaritaville at Sea Islander scored 91 out of 100 in its latest CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection, on August 23, 2026. It passed: ships pass with 86 or more.

−9 vs previous inspection (100, Feb 27, 2026)

96.6average of the last 5 inspections

91lowest score (August 2026)

5inspections since 2024

0failed inspections

Inspection history of Margaritaville at Sea Islander

Every CDC inspection score on record for Margaritaville at Sea Islander: 5 inspections from September 10, 2024 to August 23, 2026, 1 perfect score of 100 and no failed inspections.

All scores

Inspection date	Result	Report	Score
August 23, 2026	Passed	findings below	91
February 27, 2026	Passed	findings below	100
June 13, 2025	Passed	findings below	96
February 26, 2025	Passed		98
September 10, 2024	Passed		98

What the inspectors found

The full findings of the last 3 inspections, as written in the CDC reports. Each finding refers to an item of the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program standards; points are deducted by item, for a single significant violation or for a pattern of similar ones (CDC FAQ).

August 23, 2026

91Passed

43 findings · 9 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 9 = 91):

−5 ptsItem 03: PW bunker / production source; Halogen residual
−2 ptsItem 06: Halogen analyzer chart recorder maintained, operated, records; Sampling, records
−1 ptItem 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained
−1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean

All 43 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.

Galleys (kitchens)21 findings

Item 36Deck 1 Soup Section
The light intensity measured less than 110 lux to the right of and behind the combination oven.
Item 33Deck 1 Soup Section
The deck tile grout was recessed and in disrepair throughout the area.
Item 33Deck 1 Soup Section
A wad of wet paper towels was on the deck below the roasting oven. The paper towels appeared to be placed on the deck to soak up liquid dripping from the roasting oven. Dripping was not observed while the inspector was in the area.
Item 16Deck 1 Cold Room 1134
The cooling log for 22 August 2026 did not document the ham croquet mixture was cooled from 135°F to below 70°F within two hours. Cooling began at 0900 with a temperature of 148°F and the second check was at 1145 with a temperature of 67°F.
Item 33Deck 1 Cable Room 1.04
The door locking mechanism was missing, which created an open penetration that was soiled with brown debris.
Item 27Deck 1 Garde Manger
More than a day's worth of grease accumulated on the electrical conduit line for the deck-mounted mixer.
Item 33Deck 1 Garde Manger
The deck behind the deck-mounted mixer was not smooth and had indentations from previous repairs The indentations were soiled with more than a day’s worth of dark-colored residue.
Item 34Deck 1 Potwash
The faucet for the far-left rinse and sanitizing compartments was continuously leaking. Water pooled around the sinks.
Item 22Deck 1 Potwash
Three nozzles in the in-use, front loading potwash machine were blocked with food debris. Additionally, excess food debris was in the bottom of the machine.
Item 35Deck 1 Potwash
Gray water pooled on the deck around the potwash area when the front-loading potwash machine drained after the wash cycle. Staff stated the drain line was fully open, which caused all the water to drain at once.
Item 33Deck 1 Potwash
Food debris was forced out of the scupper drain and soiled the deck when the potwash machine's rinse cycle drained. Staff stated the drain line was fully open, which caused all the water to forcefully drain at once.
Item 12Deck 1 Ice Machine Inspection
When inspecting the ice machine, the technician removed the outer cover and did not wash their hands or change gloves prior to removing the evaporator panel cover and touching the food-contact surfaces of the ice machine.
Item 26Deck 1 Ice Machine #3
Pink residue was on the upper left corner of the evaporator panel cover's food-contact surface, along the ice thickness sensor, and on the plastic housing near the ice thickness sensor. Staff stated the machine was last cleaned three weeks ago.
Item 21Deck 1 Warewash
Two previously cleaned and sanitized white ramekins were in disrepair along the edges, which created rough and difficult-to-clean surfaces.
Item 33Deck A
The deck tile grout was in disrepair and recessed throughout this area.
Item 33Deck A Warewash
Condensate collected on the deckhead above the soiled side of the flight-type warewash machine.
Item 37Deck A Warewash
Condensate collected on the deckhead above the soiled side of the flight-type warewash machine.
Item 20Deck 1
Multiple undercounter refrigerators and deck stand mixers were out of order: *Main galley appetizer pantry undercounter refrigerator #103 and upright refrigeration unit #101 and #102 *Main galley soup section undercounter refrigerator *Main galley hot galley undercounter refrigerator below bain-marie #6 *Main galley pastry two deck mixers and undercounter refrigerator *Main galley production starboard deck mixer and undercounter refrigerator #1103
Item 27Deck 6 - Room Service
Water pooled on the countertop on the opposite side of the juice dispenser.
Item 33Deck 6 - Room Service
Water dripped from an unknown source down the bulkhead/deckhead profile strip onto the countertop below.
Item 21Deck 9 - Potwash
Fluid leaked from the biodigester into the scupper drain to the left of the hood-type potwash machine.

Drinking water4 findings

Item 03Production
The data logger records indicated an alarm was activated and the halogen residual dropped below 2 ppm to 1.5 ppm on 13 August 2026 at 2341 until 14 August at 0415. Additionally, the data logger records indicated the alarm was activated and the halogen residual dropped below 2 ppm on 12 August 2026 at 1900 until 2215. No notes were documented to describe why it dropped below or what was done.
Item 06Bunkering
On 1 August 2026, data logger records identified potable water bunkering stopped at 0930 and resumed at 1015. Crew did not record that calibration was conducted, checked, or verified after bunkering resumed at 1015. A similar finding was identified during the previous inspection.
Item 06Legionella Sampling
The twice-yearly potable water legionella sampling on 29 July 2026 did not include salon and pedicure devices or hot water return lines.
Item 08Tank Disinfection
The potable water tank inspected on 17 August 2026 was not disinfected for at least two hours at 200 ppm. The records stated disinfection began at 1415 and was completed at 1445. The tank was permanently closed at 1505 and they started filling at 1524. Additionally, the tank inspection and disinfection records for forward tanks 1S (29 July 2026) and 1P (6 July 2026) did not document confirmation that the tanks were wet with 200 ppm of chlorine after two hours. Records stated the tanks were closed after they completed disinfection (about 30 to 40 minutes) and the following entry stated the tanks were filled with water (approximately five hours after the tank was closed).

Bars5 findings

Item 33Deck 10 - JWB Prime Steakhouse
An open penetration was in the bulkhead inside the technical space to the right of the utility sink.
Item 21Deck 10 - JWB Prime Steakhouse
A seam was along the edge of the countertop next to the drink refrigerator. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 27Deck 10 - JWB Prime Steakhouse
The countertop seam next to the drink refrigerator was soiled with old food debris. This was corrected before the end of the inspection.
Item 21Deck 9 - Tiki Bar Aft
The tape around the multiflow hoses was in disrepair making the area difficult-to-clean.
Item 08Deck 9 - Landshark
The drain line attached to the ice machine backflow prevention device's atmospheric vent was directed above the vent, which did not allow it to drain properly.

Food storage (provisions)3 findings

Item 21Deck A
Six pallets of water that were provisioned the day prior were stored on wooden pallets. Staff stated they would normally stay on wooden pallets for a few days until they had room in the walk-in refrigerators.
Item 19Deck A Bakery
One container of white powder stored under the center preparation table was not labeled with the name of the food. Additionally, one container of white powder had a label, but it was faded and illegible.
Item 33Deck A Walk-In B106
Multiple deck coving tiles were in disrepair and the deck tile grout along the bulkhead was recessed throughout this area.

Buffets4 findings

Item 21Deck 9 - Port of Indecision Aft Beverage Station
The countertop had an unnecessary ledge in front of the ice/water dispenser, which made it difficult to clean.
Item 26Deck 9 - Port of Indecision Aft Beverage Station
Black residue was in the food splash area of the juice dispenser. This was cleaned immediately.
Item 24Deck 9 - Port of Indecision Aft Hot Line
The chlorine concentration measured below 50 ppm in the sanitizing bucket. This was corrected immediately.
Item 20Deck 9 - Pizza Station
The stacked pizza oven had a missing fastener and a slotted fastener on the food-contact surface.

Pantries2 findings

Item 27Deck 1 Starboard Housekeeping Pantry
The ice machine's chilled water line was excessively soiled with condensate and unknown dark residue at the pipe connection.
Item 26Deck 1 Starboard Housekeeping Pantry
The ice machine's evaporator panel cover was soiled with pink residue on the food-contact surface.

Food safety, general1 finding

Item 39Flies
Flies were in the following food areas: Deck 10 JWB Show Bar: One fly was around the handwashing station. Deck 9 Aft Hot Galley: One fly was in the area. Deck 2 Flip Flop Bar Pantry: One fly was in the area. Deck 1 Main Galley Production Starboard: One house fly was in the area.

Housekeeping1 finding

Item 44Public Incident Follow-Up
During the month of August, 21 total public vomit incidents (PVI) or public diarrhea incidents (PDI) were recorded in the PVI/PDI log. Of 21 incidents, 11 were listed as being 'unknown' in public areas like the casino and the night club where crew members were present.

Medical center1 finding

Item 01Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Routine Reporting - 24-hour Report
During voyage 20260723, the required 24-hour report was not submitted 24-36 hours prior to arrival at a US port from a foreign port. The report was submitted on 26 July at 0007, 56 hours prior to arrival on 28 July at 0800. This is a repeat issue from the previous inspection report when another report was submitted outside the proper time frame. During the previous inspection, records showed a 24-hour report was submitted less than 8 hours prior to arrival at the US port, which was too late.

Food preparation rooms1 finding

Item 38Deck A
The saw in both the meat and chicken preparation rooms was out of order. Staff stated the saws are prepped for removal from the vessel.

February 27, 2026

100Passed

31 findings · 0 points deducted

No points deducted.

Show all 31 findings

All 31 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.

Galleys (kitchens)12 findings

Item 19Deck 10 - JWB Prime Steakhouse - Walk-In Refrigerator
Water pooled on the top of a pan of vegetables stored on a rack from a steady drip from the deckhead-mounted light fixture. No food items stored inside were impacted.
Item 21Deck 1 - Hot Preparation Area
Water continuously dripped from the bottom of the bain-marie's technical compartment onto the deck. Crew could not determine the source of the leak.
Item 21Deck A - Team Dining 2
A gasket on the nonfood-surface of the Bain-Marie was loose, creating a difficult-to-clean gap.
Item 21Deck 1 - Hot Service Line
Water continuously dripped from the bottom of bain-marie's technical compartment and pooled onto the deck. The source of the leak could not be identified.
Item 22Deck 9 - Mexican Cutie Cantina
The sanitizing solution inside the bucket was cloudy. A wiping cloth was stored inside this solution.
Item 25Deck 9 - Mexican Cutie Cantina
The sanitizing solution inside the bucket was cloudy. A wiping cloth was stored inside this solution.
Item 26Deck 1 - Pastry
Greater than a day’s worth of web-like material accumulated on the mixing head of the countertop mixer.
Item 33Deck 10 - JWB Prime Steakhouse - Hot Galley
The deck in front of the flat-top grill was recessed and in disrepair, creating a difficult-to-clean surface.
Item 33Deck 10 - JWB Prime Steakhouse - Walk-In Refrigerator
Water dripped from the deckhead-mounted light fixture onto the top of a pan of vegetables stored on the rack. The source of the leak could not be identified.
Item 33Deck 1 - Hot Preparation Area
The deckhead-mounted light fixture over the tilting pans was not flush with the deckhead, creating a difficult-to-clean gap.
Item 33Deck 1 - Hot Preparation Area
Water continuously dripped from the bottom of the bain-marie's technical compartment onto the deck. Crew could not determine the source of the leak.
Item 33Deck 1 - Hot Service Line
Water continuously dripped from the bottom of the bain-marie's technical compartment and pooled onto the deck.

Pantries7 findings

Item 081 - Aft
The nonpotable chilled water line supplying the ice machine was not striped blue/white/blue or by another uniquely identifiable method. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 212 - Far Side Sushi
Condensate accumulated on the exterior of the refrigerator around the top left corner of the door.
Item 26Deck 2 - Love and Luck Casino
A brown residue accumulated on the food-splash zone of the ice cuber panel cover.
Item 272 - Far Side Sushi
Condensate accumulated on the exterior of the refrigerator around the top left corner of the door.
Item 27Deck 2 - Love and Luck Casino
A light pink residue accumulated in the upper right corner of the ice machine’s technical space.
Item 27Deck 3 - Havana Daydreamin Sports Bar
Greater than a day's worth of black residue accumulated on several nonfood-contact surfaces of the panel within the ice machine’s technical space. Black residue accumulated around the perimeter of the housing unit.
Item 332 - Far Side Sushi
Water seeped from underneath the deck tiles and pooled onto the deck. The source of the leak could not be identified.

Medical center4 findings

Item 0124-Hour Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Report
The 24-hour AGE report for the voyage ending in Tampa, FL on 23 February 2026 was submitted less than 24 hours prior to the 0700 arrival. Medical crew submitted this report on 22 February at 2111.
Item 0124-Hour Acute Gastroenteritis Report
The total number of passenger and crew on the 24 hour AGE report submitted for the voyage ending in Tampa, FL on 23 February 2026 were incorrectly reported as 2228 passengers and 856 crew. The manifest from the beginning of the voyage identified 2232 passengers and 857 crew.
Item 02Reportable Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Log
The temperature field on the AGE log for a reportable passenger case with symptom onset at 0800 on 26 February 2026 was left blank. The medical reporting software identified this case as a 'phone consultation;' however, no additional details were documented in the 'notes' column. (New VSP 2025 Environmental Public Health Standard)
Item 11Isolation of Symptomatic Crew
A nonfood handler crew member reported AGE symptom onset on 11 February 2026 at 2200, but did not report to medical and start isolation until 12 February 2026 at 1820. The crew member's timecard identified they worked from 2230 on 11 February from 2330 until 0030 on 12 February. A corrective action assessment was conducted, and the crew member received disciplinary action.

Buffets3 findings

Item 36Deck A - Team Dining 2 - Beverage Station
The light intensity between the counter-mounted juice machine and heat lamp measured less than 110 lux.
Item 36Deck 9 - Midship Portside Buffet Line
The light intensity on the buffet line measured less than 220 lux.
Item 39Deck A - Team Dining 2
One fly flew near the buffet line above the heating lamps.

Drinking water3 findings

Item 06Bunkering Records
On 30 January 2026, records identified potable water bunkering stopped at 1220 and resumed at 1415. Crew did not record that calibration was conducted, checked, or verified after bunkering resumed.
Item 08Deck C - Outside of Reverse Osmosis Room
The large black potable water line connecting at a 90° angle to the striped large black potable water line near the deckhead/bulkhead juncture was not striped blue/green/blue or blue only. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 08Deck C - Tank # 3P
The lower sampling cock on the exterior of potable water tank # 3P was damaged and not pointed downward. Crew provided a work order documenting planned future repairs on the sampling cock.

Bars2 findings

Item 27Deck 9 - Margaritaville Coffee Shop
Greater than a day’s worth of dust accumulated on the counter underneath the pastry display.
Item 33Deck 2 - Love and Luck Casino
The deck tile grouting in the crew service area was recessed, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces.

June 13, 2025

96Passed

35 findings · 4 points deducted

Points deducted (100 − 4 = 96):

−1 ptItem 08: PW filling hoses, caps, connections, procedures; Sample records, valves; PW system constructed, maintained
−1 ptItem 21: Nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
−1 ptItem 33: Decks / bulkheads / deckheads construction, repair, clean
−1 ptItem 37: Rooms / equipment vented, humidity, condensation

Show all 35 findings

All 35 findings the inspectors wrote down, grouped by area of the ship. Findings with a red edge belong to an item that lost points; the others were noted without a deduction.

Galleys (kitchens)23 findings

Item 17Deck 1 - Room Service
The posted time control plan identified the 'spider trolleys' as units on time control; however, only one spider trolley was physically labeled as a time control unit. Crew identified all units were on time control. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 20Deck 9 - Forward Beverage Station
The delivery tube for the bulk milk container extended greater than an inch below the bottom of the equipment. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 21Deck 1 - Forward Soup Station, Portside
Liquid steadily dripped from the bottom right side of the technical compartment for the tilting pan. Liquid pooled on the deck underneath. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 21Deck 1 - Pastry
The paint coating at the bottom of the deck-mounted mixer was peeling and chipping, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces. Corrosion accumulated inside areas of missing paint.
Item 21Deck 1 - Forward Soup Station, Portside
Liquid steadily dripped from the bottom left side of the technical compartment for the soup kettle. Liquid pooled on the deck underneath. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 21Deck 1 - Aft Warewashing Area
The edges of three, large black serving trays were chipped and peeling, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 21Deck 1 - Hot Preparation Area
The four wheels on the food transportation trolley were cracked and in disrepair, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces. The front right wheel was bent, preventing the trolley from rolling. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 22Deck 1 - Forward Potwashing Area
The starboard potwashing machine was identified as out of order since 2 May 2025. Crew implemented a three-compartment sink.
Item 22Deck A - Scullery
Liquid steadily dripped from the bottom of the final rinse compartment for the conveyor-type warewashing machine. Liquid pooled on the deck underneath.
Item 24Deck 1 - Portside Preparation Area
The chlorine concentration inside the sanitizing solution bucket measured greater than 300 ppm (mg/L). Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 26Deck 1 - Ice Station
Beige and gray residue accumulated on the plastic pipe submerged in the recirculating ice bath inside the middle deck-mounted ice machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 27Deck 1 - Pastry
The paint coating at the bottom of the deck-mounted mixer was peeling and chipping, creating difficult-to-clean surfaces. Corrosion accumulated inside areas of missing paint.
Item 29Deck 1 - Aft Warewashing Area
Approximately 50 soiled large plastic containers were stored on a riser positioned against the side of the conveyor-type warewashing machine, obstructing access to the only handwashing sink in the soiled drop-off area. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 1 - Aft Warewashing Area
Liquid pooled on the deck underneath dripping HVAC ducts throughout the aft warewashing area. Neither crew nor the inspector could confirm if the ventilation system was extracting. A layer of steam condensed on the deckhead and numerous air conditioning ducts – including the ducts above the clean end of the starboard rack type warewashing machine, the clean equipment storage rack, the portside clean area handwashing sink, and the dirty end of the conveyor type warewashing machine. These areas of condensed moisture dripped to the deck below. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 1 - Forward Soup Station, Portside
Liquid pooled on the deck underneath a steady drip from the bottom left side of the soup kettle’s technical compartment. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 1 - Deep Freezer # 037
A layer of ice coated the deck inside the walk-in freezer unit.
Item 33Deck 9 - Central Galley
Water pooled on the deck underneath a steady drip from the deckhead and ventilation duct in front of the gated equipment storage area. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 33Deck 1 - Forward Soup Station, Portside
Liquid pooled on the deck underneath a steady drip from the bottom right side of the tilting pan’s technical compartment. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 34Deck 9 - Central Galley
Water steadily dripped from the deckhead and ventilation duct in front of the gated equipment storage area. Water pooled on the deck underneath these drips. Crew identified the source as a potable water line in disrepair and initiated corrective action.
Item 35Deck A - Scullery
Liquid pooled on the deck underneath a steady drip from the bottom of the final rinse compartment for the conveyor-type warewashing machine.
Item 37Deck 1 - Aft Warewashing Area
The ventilation system inside the aft warewashing area was ineffective at preventing steam exiting the warewashing machines from collecting and condensing on the bulkheads and deckhead. When the inspector entered the warewashing area, a layer of steam condensed on the deckhead and numerous air conditioning ducts, including the ducts above the clean end of the starboard rack type warewashing machine, the clean equipment storage rack, the portside clean area handwashing sink, and the dirty end of the conveyor type warewashing machine. Condensed liquid dripped from these surfaces and pooled on the deck throughout the entire warewashing area. Neither crew nor the inspector could confirm if the ventilation system was extracting. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 40Deck 9 - Cheeseburger in Paradise Potwashing Area
Seven dead fruit flies accumulated inside the light fixture above the potwashing area. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 40Deck 1 - Garde Manager
Three dead fruit flies collected inside the technical compartment of the portside undercounter refrigeration unit. Crew initiated corrective action.

Drinking water3 findings

Item 08Deck 1 - Portside Bunkering Station
The screw cap for the potable water bunkering filling line was not attached with a chain. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 08Deck 1 - Potable Water Hose Storage Locker
One hose was not labeled 'Potable Water Only.' A second hose was in disrepair and was taped around the middle to prevent leaking. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 08Deck 1 Starboard Bunkering Station
The screw cap for the potable water bunkering filling line was not attached with a chain. Crew initiated corrective action.

Food safety, general2 findings

Item 33Condition of Decks and Deck Tiles
Decks, deckheads, and bulkheads throughout multiple food service areas were maintained in disrepair, including the following: Deck A – Crew Mess Potwashing Area: The grouting between the deck tiles was recessed, with water accumulating inside. Deck 1 – Main Galley Aft Food Service Escalator to the Dining Room: The metal profile strip was detached from the bulkhead, creating a difficult-to-clean space. Dust and debris accumulated inside. Deck 1 – Main Galley Starboard Warewashing Area: The grouting between the deck tiles in front of the dirty landing was recessed, with water and black residue accumulating inside. Deck 1 – Main Galley Starboard Potwashing Area: The grouting between the deck tiles was recessed, with water and food debris accumulating inside. Deck 1 – Main Galley Hot Preparation Area: The grouting between the deck tiles and the metal landing in front of the deep-fat fryer was recessed, with dust and water accumulating inside. Deck 9 – Lido Galley Scullery: The grouting between the deck tiles and the metal landing in front of the soup kettle and deep-fat fryer was recessed, with water and food residue accumulating inside.
Item 39Integrated Pest Management
Pests were present throughout multiple food-service areas, including the following: Deck 1 – Main Galley Hot Preparation Area: One fruit fly flew in front of the deep-fat fryer. Deck 9 – Port of Indecision Buffet Starboard Open-Deck Self-Service Ice Cream Station: Three houseflies flew around the ice cream station and landed on the nonfood-contact surfaces of bowls placed out for service. Deck 9 – Mexican Cutie Cantina (MCC) Show Galley: Three houseflies flew in front of the flat-top grill while the area was in operation. Deck 9 – Mexican Cutie Cantina (MCC) Galley: One housefly flew around the three waste bins. Deck 9 – Cheeseburger in Paradise (CBP) Galley: One housefly flew around the soiled item storage area. Deck 9 – Port of Indecision Galley Scullery: Two houseflies flew around the food digester. Crew initiated corrective action.

Buffets3 findings

Item 24Deck 9 - Port of Indecision Starboard Coffee Station
The chlorine concentration measured greater than 300 ppm (mg/L) inside the sanitizing solution bucket in the technical space below the coffee machine. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 28Deck 9 - Port of Indecision Starboard Open-Deck Self-Service Ice Cream Station
Three houseflies flew around the ice cream station and landed on the nonfood-contact surfaces of plastic bowls placed out for service. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 36Deck A - Team Dining # 1 Coffee Station
The light intensity measured less than 220 lux at the crew self-service coffee station. Crew initiated corrective action.

Pantries2 findings

Item 264 - Aft Portside Ice Pantry
Black and pink residue accumulated on both ice machine's internal splash shields, located in the food-splash zone. Crew initiated corrective action.
Item 274 - Aft Portside Ice Pantry
The inside nonfood contact surfaces of a bin used for ice to cool bottles of wine were soiled with greater than a day’s accumulation of dried food residue. Crew initiated corrective action.

Medical center1 finding

Item 02Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE) Surveillance Log
There was a typo in the 31 March 2025 – 1 April 2025 voyage isolation log that made it appear a food handler was not isolated for the full 48 hours. The isolation log identified an isolated food handler's last symptom occurred on 4 April 2025 at 2230. The log identified the crew member was released on 6 April 2025 at 0836. A review of the patient record identified a follow-up interview occurred on 4 April 2025, but the crew member’s last symptom occurred on 3 April 2230. Crew identified mixing up the last symptom date with the follow-up interview date.

Pools, hot tubs and water play areas1 finding

Item 10Forward, Mid, and Aft Whirlpool Spas
Crew could not demonstrate the water inside the three whirlpool spas was changed (dumped and refilled) at the required 72-hour mark. Records identified the water inside the three whirlpool spas was changed on 21 May 2025; however, it was not changed again until 27 May 2025. Additionally, records identified the whirlpool spa water was changed on 27 May 2025; however, it was not changed again until 2 June 2025.

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